P-3 IHR SCA Aircraft Mechanic I or II - Days Nights Weekends
Northrop Grumman is seeking experienced personnel with P-3 aircraft structures mechanic background to support back shop maintenance program with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Jacksonville, FL.
The CBP P-3 fleet consists of Airborne Early Warning (AEW) and Long-Range Tracker (LRT) high-endurance, all-weather, tactical turbo-prop aircraft. The AEW aircraft are utilized primarily for long-range patrols along the entire U.S. border, and in source and transit zone countries.
Responsibilities will include performing a variety of Depot Level operations to assemble and repair major aircraft structures, such as primary flight controls, secondary flight controls, fuselage panels, longerons, stringers, formers, and structural subassemblies.
- Performs a variety of Depot Level operations to assemble and repair major aircraft structures such as primary flight controls, secondary flight controls, fuselage panels, longerons, stringers, formers, and structural subassemblies that include engine cowl panels and shrouds.
- Aligns parts on jigs using templates and fixtures
- Performs such part-fitting operations as filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming
- Measures parts with micrometers and calipers to verify dimensions
- May modify incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate changes to structure
- May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures
- Plans, lay's out, fabricates, assembles, install and repairs both internal and external aircraft structures at the Depot level
- Break down and build-up of main and nose tire and wheel assemblies
- Assemble aircraft structures and associated components with the aid of jigs and fixtures by drilling, filing, filling, honing, reaming, counter-sinking, dimpling, burring and fastening
- Perform close tolerance assembly operations such as : shimming, fitting, trimming, and aligning where variances may occur considerably from one assembly to another as with fairings and the mating of major structural assemblies
- Effectively communicate, vocally, by handwriting and email with other employees, members of supervision, and others, as required in their duties
- Document maintenance and repair actions, equipment status tags, logs, parts requests, etc.
- Perform assigned duties without burden due to weather or physical location and conditions.
- Order parts, check stock, tools, materials, and equipment as required to perform assigned duties.
- Responsible for complying with all rules and regulations concerning health and safety, tool control, FOD control.
Basic Qualifications : This position may be hired as a Level I or Level II based on candidate experience :
Level I : A minimum of 4 yrs of structures experience on P-3 or similar platform (C-130) and a High School diploma.Level II : A minimum of 8 yrs of structures experience on P-3 or similar platform (C-130) and a High School diploma.FAA Airframe Certificate or FAA Powerplant Certificate. (or ability to obtain quickly).Ability to obtain / maintain a Department of Homeland Security CBP Background Investigation; CBP Background Investigation is required to start.Preferred Qualifications :
FAA A&P Certificate10 or more years' experience supporting P-3 or similar platform (C-130) in structural repair, fabrication, modification and installation of sheet metal parts, items and assemblies.Familiarity with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) or equivalent.Current CBP Security Credentials.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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